I went on a short ride celebrating 14 years with my Honda VTX1300R this month. It has been a wonderful motorcycle with no issues. Thanks for watching Gus Two Wheeling!
I just bought a 2004 VTX 1300 with less than 20k miles on it. Yes, you read that right, 20 years old, less than 20k miles. Plot twist: I bought it from a guy here in Texas who sadly got flooded in the recent rains. It took on about a foot and a half of water. He's a friend and too old to ride these days so he told me "$500 and it's yours", so clearly I couldn't turn THAT shit down. Clearly I have my work cut out for me, but I'm happy to do it. Here's the thing, I've RIDDEN for 15 years, but I've never ONCE turned a wrench on a motorcycle. Plenty of cars, and I'm an HVAC mechanic by trade, so I likely have the "mechanical knowledge and skill set" to do the work that needs to be done. That said, I'm always happy to take advice. I've found the owners manual online, but CLEARLY I'm gonna need some parts, and what I DON'T see in the manual are PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS NUMBERS. Curious if anyone here knows where I can find what I guess would be called the "SERVICE" manual, with breakdowns and part numbers. This was a great video btw, you made me even more excited to get mine cleaned up and on the road!
Yes...if you get a service manual, that will help. I have a couple of my friends get the info by just doing a Goggle search, and it will bring you to a website where you can look at service manual page by page. I hope that helps you. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
Gas mileage. I’m a new rider 16 rn. Learning on a 1300 vtx and it seems to be a great bike. Plenty of power, not rly heavy moving around at all. Red race paint with some good rims. Hoping my dad will let me buy the bike off of him because he just bought a 2015 Harley. Vtx is 2005. Something about sitting on a bike, I’m not a speed demon on anything but a bike gives u feels, all ur worriers gone in the wind😂. I call it wind therapy. I look forward to years of riding hopefully
2016 VTX 1300 R. Had her since day 1. She's been a champ. Always started (unless the battery was dead). Probably one of the most underrated bikes in history.
I've considered getting one but it doesn't offer anything more than my 35 year old Shadow 1100, which I've owned since new... 78 hp , 50 mpg and still 100% reliable
@@gustwowheeling7337 I fit right in with you fellas. I am close to 57 years old and I have had my 2008 VTX 1300C for 10 years now. Before that I had a 1986 Shadow 1100 for 24 years. I bought it in 1989 with less than 5oookm on it. It was a beautiful bike still when I sold it, because it was always stored indoors even though I was young and renting. While I owned it I bought a new 2000 Nomad to see if it was a better bike. Not even close. POS compared to the Honda. I sold it and bought a 2006 Vstrom. Still a v-twin but I kept the Shadow in the garage and sold the Vstom after two years. I loved the Shadow and it was a great highway bike even without a windshield. It had serious top end power, much more than the 1300cc I'm afraid. The Shadow had things newer cruises just don't. Center stand, dual discs up front, hydraulic clutch, tach, fuel gauge, two carbs, true dual exhaust, self adjusting valves, and chrome that lasts forever. I sold the Shadow because I didn't want to see it abruptly stop running one day. Hopefully it's still on the road. It was all stock by the way. Canadian model with only highway pegs added. The VTX does have a bit more range and is very comfortable with a Mustang seat.
Yes...so were the VTX 1800, and Goldwing. But a few years ago they moved motorcycle production back to Japan. I also have a CRF 250L, that is made in Thailand. Glad you are able to keep your VTX, and I hope your business will start to recover, soon. Thanks for watching and be safe Colin.
I have a low mile VTX 1300R black as night supposedly off the Ohio assembly line..Need to get it running again. Taking a trip in 2021 south outta this arcticstate of Mi.Was for sale on Marketplace, Im keeping it now for sho, screw my heart bypass!
They are good bikes, picked up a 2005 vtx retro blue 20000 mi needed carb work, rear brake caliper and brakes,looked mind ,,I put jet kit ,cobra exhaust gutted the factory air box,,runs excellent I'm amazed it's a really nice bike,,,I thought covid was over like everyone( else not again ,),be safe everyone and enjoy your life while you still have one
Here to celebrate an early 16 years of your ownership! I found an absolute gem, one owner with 48,000 miles and I’m very excited to step back into the bikes I grew up wanting! Hope you’re still enjoying riding.
Thats a beautiful video , very positive attitude you sound like a really nice man with allot of gratitude , wish I had more friends with your attitude on life and win there VTX . I own a 2007 honda vtx1300C with 20,k on it , runs like a dream
Thank you for your kind words. Glad that you are enjoying your VTX, they are a great vehicle. I'm trying to stay positive, it has been a difficult year around the world this year. I hope 2021 will be a lot better for all of us. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
Sounds like you got a great deal on it, glad it's worked out for you. Just not a cruiser guy myself, don't care for the seating position, grew up on standards before there were so many variants of motorcycle styles. Amazing how time passes, my newest bike is the '02 Bonnie T100 (it's been to PA a couple times, also WV); for road trips I prefer the Daytona (hard to believe it's over 20 years old now), it's been to PA, WV, VA, NC, TN so far, hopefully things work out for the trip to Barber and I'll ride it down there, back up through New Orleans and up the Natchez Trace Pkwy.
Sounds like you have some great memories with your Triumph. I really like the T120 Bonneville, I would like to demo ride one, it’s a beautiful motorcycle. Sorry for responding back late. I hope you and your family are doing well. Take care sir.
Hope you and yours are well also, thanks Gus. Had to scrap the trip to Barber, now I plan to do the 2-day school at VIR in August. Great memories with the Triumphs for sure, and the real adventure of cross-country (and back) solo on the old Yamaha. What's your longest bike trip?
I found your video in perfect timing. I’m looking for my 3rd motorcycle. I’ve looked at new Indian Scouts, pretty much given up on finding a new Honda Rebel 1100 with the manual transmission, and passed on a Yamaha V-Star. I keep coming back to the idea of finding a good used Honda VTX 1300. My 1st ride was a Honda and I loved it. Thanks for the info. New subscriber.
You're welcome glad I could help. All fine motorcycles that you are looking at, especially the new Rebel 1100. They are selling like hotcakes at my local Honda dealer. That is a good idea, plenty of gently used VTX's for sale with great prices. Let me know what you end up buying. Thanks for watching the video, commenting, and subscribing. Have a good rest of the week, and ride safe.
@2_Wheel_Life thanks! I’ll watch. My ex has an 1100 and he likes it. I looked at a 2013 Honda Interstate over the weekend; 1300cc. I think my biggest hurdle is that I really do love my Suzuki Savage. It’s so easy to own, maintain, ride, move around. Thanks for your feedback. I welcome any advice.
Hi love your videos & commentry👍, in lockdown here in Wales UK, hoping to by my first Honda vtx this year sometime & enjoy the riding like you have, love your bike, Stay safe & well.
made my purchase of the very same bike just today, can't wait to ride. Thank you for the upload, your words are uplifting to me at this time, about the bike, and the virus. Have a nice day!
@@gustwowheeling7337 Gus, I've gotta say the bike is everything you portrayed it as in the video, and so much more. Pretty sure that mine is the C model. Thanks for the well wishes and you the same!
I just bought a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300r. Mine is Silver and has a little over 22,000 miles on the odometer. I have to practice and get used to it but I love it already. :)
That's wonderful John! Congrats on the purchase of your gently used VTX 1300R, with the beautiful silver color. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe!
2007 vstar 1300 owner here. I would’ve bought the Honda 1300, but I wanted a belt drive as opposed to shaft, but I have equal respect for the Honda, as my first bike was a 2002 Honda shadow 750 ACE. v star still running fine.
Congratulations! I wish many more miles of fun, with your new to you VTX1300. What year and color did you get? Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Have a good evening, and ride safe, sir.
Love the video! I'm looking in to buying a vtx 1300 at the moment. If the sale goes through I'm going to have to get a buddy to bring it home though, as I don't actually have my license yet haha.
That's great, best of luck on the sale going through, and getting your license. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a good weekend and ride safe.
Congratulations! You’ll be fine, take it easy in the beginning and as you ride more and more it will come back to you. Thanks for watching and ride safe Kenneth.
17th anniversary with mine in a couple days. not sure of the total mileage since I always have the trip on as I'm sure you do too, but 34k on it's second speedometer, replaced about 3 years ago. 2004, my first brand new bike. others have come and gone but this one stays hah
You got a good looking vtx! I just bought a 2004 vtx 1300 red in color c model back in November had 26k on it when I got 30k on it now great machine, previous owner did a few performance mods to it like hypercharger, cobra full exhaust, jetted the carb, also got crash bars and highway pegs.
It's a Honda! Really all you need to say. I was wondering how your windshield did in keeping the air off you, how is the buffing with it?? I am looking at a 07 VTX with just under 12K miles on it. Asking 4500.00 Its the cherry color .
I'll let you know, Scott. I just checked on Facebook Marketplace, a lot for sale on there. Check it out. Thanks for watching, good luck in your search, and ride safe.
I'm sorry for responding back so late, Ko Ko. The cup holder was given to me, it's brand name is Kruzer Kaddy. Safe trip back to stateside, copy on the new tires. Thanks for watching and commenting, ride safe.
For a very first bike I would recommend a standard bike which has a of course a standard riding position. But if you want your first bike to be cruiser style, I would pick the Honda Shadow Aero 750cc or any other manufacturers that offer a cruiser style 750cc or less. Then later on when you are comfortable to graduate to a bigger cruiser like the VTX 1300. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, take care and be safe.
@@gustwowheeling7337 sorry for bothering you again. I found a Honda Shadow 600cc for a fair price. Do you think 600cc is enough for a short interstate ride? Will the engine be overloaded or not? I have zero experience and asking for a wise advice)
It's no bother, it should do it for short interstate ride, if it's only you, but if you have a passenger, it will struggle a bit. Also after a riding season, you are going to outgrow it and then want something bigger in the 750cc and up.
@@gustwowheeling7337 thanx again! Will follow your advice and try to start with 750. Man, they are big! I tried one yesterday. A little scary to be honest ) But I'm sure I'll make it.
Thanks for this beautiful video. Please I need your advice. I'm 5.5 tall and I'm a beginner. Do you think this bike is good for me since I'm kinda small in size?
Thank you for your kind words. I'm 5'9" with 32" inseam and it's perfect for me. Best thing would be to find one for sale and have a seat. As long as you stick to the VTX1300R or VTX1300S you should be okay. They also make a VTX1300C, that model your legs are stretched forward to the foot pegs. Also check out the Honda Shadow 750 Aero or Phantom. A lot of people that I know started out with model as a beginner rider. Best of luck in your search and be safe. Thanks for watching.
@@Mostafa.Morgan_ Im 5'2 with 25" inseam and can ride this bike but i recommend a getting a smaller bike you can flat foot on. I'm new to biking also and went from shadow 600 to vtx1300R in one season. Commuting and empty parking lot helped me get good fast. Bike is heavy and as a new rider you want to control your bikes balance. When i first rode the shadow i dropped it couple times cause i didn't know how to balance bike. Turn the steering as i stopped and the bike would start to lay over. My vtx had carb issue and would die sometimes if i didn't gun it when idling. Was in hurry to work and didn't gun it in idle, was turning right and the bike suddenly died on me. Since i knew how to balance the bike i didn't lay it down even with the wheel turned a little right. I'll give you a tip that some random guy who saw me drop the bike said, you can give it some gas at stop signs or light when u taking off. Rather than trying to get correct gas to clutch release ratio u can can control take off with just clutch. Yeah the vtx would be a good second bike for you, it always puts a smile on my face. Riding my shadow after the 1300 feels like im riding a regular bicycle . The weight difference is that crazy noticeable.
I'm 61 yrs.old 5'8" weigh 125 I ride a 2005 vtx 1300 r and love this bike after 350 miles I can ride with confidence little iffy at first but now I'm glad I got it, my friends say I look like a kid who stole a giant cruiser lol.
I just bought a 2006 VTX 1300S. What kind of windshield do you have on yours? On mine, the previous owner had an aftermarket one but the brackets hit the tank when you turn hard in each direction. Yours doesn't look like you have that issue
Congrats on your new VTX 1300! My windshield is Memphis Shade, if I remember the model name of the windshield is Memphis Fats. Thank you for watching, commenting and subscribing. Enjoy your VTX 1300, and ride safe.
I have a GoPro Hero 7 Black, GoPro external mic adapter (which required for GoPro Hero 5 and up), and a Giant Squid Audio Lab Omnidirectional Microphone. Thanks for watching.
I just got a 05 Harley Heritage and I am loving this Iron Horse, nice and comfortable, easy to ride in the saddle all day, with this one. Still have to stop and fuel too often though, only have a 4.5 gal. tank on it I think. It only has 24,000 miles on it. Pictures on my Facebook page. facebook.com/garylordsway/posts/2700261146873979
I just bought a 2004 VTX 1300 with less than 20k miles on it. Yes, you read that right, 20 years old, less than 20k miles. Plot twist: I bought it from a guy here in Texas who sadly got flooded in the recent rains. It took on about a foot and a half of water. He's a friend and too old to ride these days so he told me "$500 and it's yours", so clearly I couldn't turn THAT shit down. Clearly I have my work cut out for me, but I'm happy to do it. Here's the thing, I've RIDDEN for 15 years, but I've never ONCE turned a wrench on a motorcycle. Plenty of cars, and I'm an HVAC mechanic by trade, so I likely have the "mechanical knowledge and skill set" to do the work that needs to be done. That said, I'm always happy to take advice. I've found the owners manual online, but CLEARLY I'm gonna need some parts, and what I DON'T see in the manual are PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS NUMBERS. Curious if anyone here knows where I can find what I guess would be called the "SERVICE" manual, with breakdowns and part numbers. This was a great video btw, you made me even more excited to get mine cleaned up and on the road!
Yes...if you get a service manual, that will help. I have a couple of my friends get the info by just doing a Goggle search, and it will bring you to a website where you can look at service manual page by page. I hope that helps you. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
Gas mileage. I’m a new rider 16 rn. Learning on a 1300 vtx and it seems to be a great bike. Plenty of power, not rly heavy moving around at all. Red race paint with some good rims. Hoping my dad will let me buy the bike off of him because he just bought a 2015 Harley. Vtx is 2005. Something about sitting on a bike, I’m not a speed demon on anything but a bike gives u feels, all ur worriers gone in the wind😂. I call it wind therapy. I look forward to years of riding hopefully
Wind therapy is good! Thanks for watching and have a good weekend Jakob.
Had mine since 2005 and dido to everything you said. Excellent Machine. Bury me with it because I will never sell it.
That’s wonderful Robert! Thank for sharing and watching this video. Ride safe sir.
I just bought an 07 1300R with 2,700 miles on it for $2,500. I like it and I can't complain. The Cobra pipes on it sound good.
That's wonderful, you got a terrific deal. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
2016 VTX 1300 R. Had her since day 1. She's been a champ. Always started (unless the battery was dead). Probably one of the most underrated bikes in history.
I agree, it is a wonderful motorcycle. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
I've considered getting one but it doesn't offer anything more than my 35 year old Shadow 1100, which I've owned since new... 78 hp , 50 mpg and still 100% reliable
Shadow 1100 is a wonderful machine, keep what you got. Thanks for watching and have a good weekend.
@@gustwowheeling7337 I fit right in with you fellas. I am close to 57 years old and I have had my 2008 VTX 1300C for 10 years now. Before that I had a 1986 Shadow 1100 for 24 years. I bought it in 1989 with less than 5oookm on it. It was a beautiful bike still when I sold it, because it was always stored indoors even though I was young and renting. While I owned it I bought a new 2000 Nomad to see if it was a better bike. Not even close. POS compared to the Honda. I sold it and bought a 2006 Vstrom. Still a v-twin but I kept the Shadow in the garage and sold the Vstom after two years. I loved the Shadow and it was a great highway bike even without a windshield. It had serious top end power, much more than the 1300cc I'm afraid. The Shadow had things newer cruises just don't. Center stand, dual discs up front, hydraulic clutch, tach, fuel gauge, two carbs, true dual exhaust, self adjusting valves, and chrome that lasts forever. I sold the Shadow because I didn't want to see it abruptly stop running one day. Hopefully it's still on the road. It was all stock by the way. Canadian model with only highway pegs added. The VTX does have a bit more range and is very comfortable with a Mustang seat.
Never Knew they were made in USA. Nice post. Nearly sold mine due to impact of Covid on my business but changed my mind!
Yes...so were the VTX 1800, and Goldwing. But a few years ago they moved motorcycle production back to Japan. I also have a CRF 250L, that is made in Thailand. Glad you are able to keep your VTX, and I hope your business will start to recover, soon. Thanks for watching and be safe Colin.
I have a low mile VTX 1300R black as night supposedly off the Ohio assembly line..Need to get it running again. Taking a trip in 2021 south outta this arcticstate of Mi.Was for sale on Marketplace, Im keeping it now for sho, screw my heart bypass!
Maryville ohio birth place of the vtx 1300,,has anyone heard of the lawsuit between harley and honda over the looks and sound of harleys
Other bikes come and go, but my 2007 VTX 1300 C is the only bike I consider a life-long keeper 🤙
I agree…it is a wonderful motorcycle to own. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
I just put money down on mine, it'll be a month and a half before I get to ride it, though. So many people tell me great things about theirs.
@@MIkeHaubrichikonokast Congrats! 🤙 that’s gonna feel like a long month and a half, lol. What year/sub-model?
I just got a 2007 1300R. My last 3 bikes were Kawasaki 1500s. Haven't had a Honda since the 1960s.
They are good bikes, picked up a 2005 vtx retro blue 20000 mi needed carb work, rear brake caliper and brakes,looked mind ,,I put jet kit ,cobra exhaust gutted the factory air box,,runs excellent I'm amazed it's a really nice bike,,,I thought covid was over like everyone( else not again ,),be safe everyone and enjoy your life while you still have one
That's wonderful, i 'm glad that you are enjoying your VTX. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
Here to celebrate an early 16 years of your ownership! I found an absolute gem, one owner with 48,000 miles and I’m very excited to step back into the bikes I grew up wanting! Hope you’re still enjoying riding.
That's awesome! Sorry for responding back so late. Thank you for watching and ride safe.
Thats a beautiful video , very positive attitude you sound like a really nice man with allot of gratitude , wish I had more friends with your attitude on life and win there VTX . I own a 2007 honda vtx1300C with 20,k on it , runs like a dream
Thank you for your kind words. Glad that you are enjoying your VTX, they are a great vehicle. I'm trying to stay positive, it has been a difficult year around the world this year. I hope 2021 will be a lot better for all of us. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
I have owned the 1800f and still have the 1300 tourer.VTX motors and great motors
Sounds like you got a great deal on it, glad it's worked out for you. Just not a cruiser guy myself, don't care for the seating position, grew up on standards before there were so many variants of motorcycle styles. Amazing how time passes, my newest bike is the '02 Bonnie T100 (it's been to PA a couple times, also WV); for road trips I prefer the Daytona (hard to believe it's over 20 years old now), it's been to PA, WV, VA, NC, TN so far, hopefully things work out for the trip to Barber and I'll ride it down there, back up through New Orleans and up the Natchez Trace Pkwy.
Sounds like you have some great memories with your Triumph. I really like the T120 Bonneville, I would like to demo ride one, it’s a beautiful motorcycle. Sorry for responding back late. I hope you and your family are doing well. Take care sir.
Hope you and yours are well also, thanks Gus. Had to scrap the trip to Barber, now I plan to do the 2-day school at VIR in August. Great memories with the Triumphs for sure, and the real adventure of cross-country (and back) solo on the old Yamaha. What's your longest bike trip?
New Orleans with the VTX
I found your video in perfect timing. I’m looking for my 3rd motorcycle. I’ve looked at new Indian Scouts, pretty much given up on finding a new Honda Rebel 1100 with the manual transmission, and passed on a Yamaha V-Star. I keep coming back to the idea of finding a good used Honda VTX 1300. My 1st ride was a Honda and I loved it. Thanks for the info. New subscriber.
You're welcome glad I could help. All fine motorcycles that you are looking at, especially the new Rebel 1100. They are selling like hotcakes at my local Honda dealer. That is a good idea, plenty of gently used VTX's for sale with great prices. Let me know what you end up buying. Thanks for watching the video, commenting, and subscribing. Have a good rest of the week, and ride safe.
@@gustwowheeling7337 thank you! I will. I can only find the Rebel DCT. Not for me!
@2_Wheel_Life thanks! I’ll watch. My ex has an 1100 and he likes it. I looked at a 2013 Honda Interstate over the weekend; 1300cc. I think my biggest hurdle is that I really do love my Suzuki Savage. It’s so easy to own, maintain, ride, move around. Thanks for your feedback. I welcome any advice.
I have a black VTX 1300 . It only have 5600 miles and love it. Planning a road trip this summer.
That's wonderful K. Mac! The VTX1300 does well on road trip's. Thank you for watching, have a good week, and ride safe.
Hi love your videos & commentry👍, in lockdown here in Wales UK, hoping to by my first Honda vtx this year sometime & enjoy the riding like you have, love your bike,
Stay safe & well.
Thank you for your kind words, I hope the lockdown will be over for you, soon. Good luck on your search for a VTX. Thanks for watching, be safe.
I bought mine new in 04 and I won’t part with it 😊
I know the feeling Rich! Thank you for watching, have a good week and ride safe.
made my purchase of the very same bike just today, can't wait to ride. Thank you for the upload, your words are uplifting to me at this time, about the bike, and the virus. Have a nice day!
That's wonderful, congrats. I've really enjoyed mine over the years. Thank you for the kind words and watching the video. Be safe Atticus.
@@gustwowheeling7337 Gus, I've gotta say the bike is everything you portrayed it as in the video, and so much more. Pretty sure that mine is the C model. Thanks for the well wishes and you the same!
Got mine on Monday, upgraded from my 750 which I loved
@@atticusfuller1392 thanks for watching best wishes to you
@@BudsCartoon that's wonderful. Best wishes and enjoy your new motorcycle. Take care and be safe.
I just bought mine a couple months ago. 2006 with 6k miles on it
That's awesome, Zachery! What color is it?
@@gustwowheeling7337 blue
Just picked up a 2006 vtx 1300 c with under 6k miles. First bike I've had in a decade and first cruiser. Absolutely love it
I just bought a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300r. Mine is Silver and has a little over 22,000 miles on the odometer. I have to practice and get used to it but I love it already. :)
That's wonderful John! Congrats on the purchase of your gently used VTX 1300R, with the beautiful silver color. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe!
Picking up one tomorrow thats a 05 with 2200 miles.
Oh...very nice! Super low miles! Congratulations Andrew, and thanks for watching, ride safe.
@@gustwowheeling7337 You as well! It's in the maroonish color. Hope you and your family are healthy and safe. Have a great night
Thank you Andrew! I hope you and yours are staying healthy, as well.
Just bought a 2012 V Star 1300 Tourer. Hoping to get similar satisfaction out of it! Start and go!
Excellent choice, that is a fine motorcycle, as well. Thanks for watching and commenting, and be safe Yoso.
Love the video, I just bought a 2007 vtx 1300r with 9k miles. I like that thing so far.
Congrats on your purchase of the 2007 VTX1300R, what color is it? Glad you like it, so far. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
@@gustwowheeling7337 thanks Gus, its the blue stock color.
Very nice, ride safe!
I'm riding an 06 and I love it very comfortable well balanced plenty of power and low maintenance.
All I can ask for in a bike
I agree with you, it is a great motorcycle. Thank you for watching and have a good week Eric. Ride safe.
2007 vstar 1300 owner here. I would’ve bought the Honda 1300, but I wanted a belt drive as opposed to shaft, but I have equal respect for the Honda, as my first bike was a 2002 Honda shadow 750 ACE.
v star still running fine.
The Vstar 1300 is an excellent cruiser as well, I’m sure it is still running fine. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
Sure glad to hear this bike has been good to you. I just bought this bike w/29k.. Sweet bike
Congratulations! I wish many more miles of fun, with your new to you VTX1300. What year and color did you get? Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Have a good evening, and ride safe, sir.
@@gustwowheeling7337 I got the maroon/dark red paint.. 2008..really nice commuter too. No buyer's remorse on this one. Happy rides and safe journeys 👍
Very nice, glad that you are happy with your purchase. Enjoy the ride, be safe, and have a good weekend.
3 years later, any issues with it? I got my eye on one with 30k miles, but unsure.
Cool video...yea I like the Honda vtx and if I didn't have my Raider I would be cruising a Honda. Great bikes.
The Raider is a nice motorcycle, I like the looks on them. Thank you for watching, glad that you enjoyed the video. Take care and be safe Ronald.
Love the video! I'm looking in to buying a vtx 1300 at the moment. If the sale goes through I'm going to have to get a buddy to bring it home though, as I don't actually have my license yet haha.
That's great, best of luck on the sale going through, and getting your license. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a good weekend and ride safe.
vtx 1300 is a great bike.
@@mikewhite7462 it sure is! Been having a lot of fun with it since I got it!!!
@@ajdegroot1980 I love mine and am go8ng on the road in a few months
@@mikewhite7462 yeah, I bought it a few months ago and have been enjoying the ever loving life out of it!!!
I own a 2004 1300C... Best bike ever!
That's awesome Jay! Thanks for watching, ride safe.
Yeah just bought one 2007 1300s I am a little intimidated with it but haven’t ridden in years hope I can do like you
Congratulations! You’ll be fine, take it easy in the beginning and as you ride more and more it will come back to you. Thanks for watching and ride safe Kenneth.
17th anniversary with mine in a couple days. not sure of the total mileage since I always have the trip on as I'm sure you do too, but 34k on it's second speedometer, replaced about 3 years ago.
2004, my first brand new bike. others have come and gone but this one stays hah
That's wonderful David, mine is staying too. Thanks for watching, ride safe.
You got a good looking vtx! I just bought a 2004 vtx 1300 red in color c model back in November had 26k on it when I got 30k on it now great machine, previous owner did a few performance mods to it like hypercharger, cobra full exhaust, jetted the carb, also got crash bars and highway pegs.
Thank you sir. Sounds like you got a good deal. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
Best bike ever.
It is very nice. Thank you for watching, and have a good weekend.
What a nice bike. 💯👍🏼
Thank you Xavier, ride safe.
It's a Honda! Really all you need to say. I was wondering how your windshield did in keeping the air off you, how is the buffing with it?? I am looking at a 07 VTX with just under 12K miles on it. Asking 4500.00 Its the cherry color .
Yes sir! Windshield does real good keeping the wind off of me, it has some buffeting. Sounds good on the 2007 VTX. Thanks for watching, and ride safe.
Good looking motorcycle! I currently have a 03 VTXR. What type of windshield is on your bike?
Thank you. The brand of the windshield is called Memphis Shades, the model is called Memphis Fats. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
I'm looking for a bike just like yours but I found there're hard to find. Let me know if you want to sell it lol. She's a beauty. 👍
I'll let you know, Scott. I just checked on Facebook Marketplace, a lot for sale on there. Check it out. Thanks for watching, good luck in your search, and ride safe.
@@gustwowheeling7337 ok thanks for the info.
Brilliant love the video Rep Ireland 👍👍
Thank you so much. I'm sorry for responding back to you so late. Thanks for watching and be safe, sir.
They're waaayyy better than harley these vtx gives me less problem
Yes…I haven’t had any problems with mine. Thank you for watching and Happy New Year to you and your family. Ride safe.
Wonderful video 👍👍
Thank you Vijay! Ride safe!
Getting ready to be back stateside to put new tires on my 2007 vtx1300 and ride. What brand is your cup holder?
I'm sorry for responding back so late, Ko Ko. The cup holder was given to me, it's brand name is Kruzer Kaddy. Safe trip back to stateside, copy on the new tires. Thanks for watching and commenting, ride safe.
Do you think Honda VTX 1300 is a good choice as a very first bike? I’m 45, 5.6 tall and don’t mind to start riding slowly and grow with my bike.
For a very first bike I would recommend a standard bike which has a of course a standard riding position. But if you want your first bike to be cruiser style, I would pick the Honda Shadow Aero 750cc or any other manufacturers that offer a cruiser style 750cc or less. Then later on when you are comfortable to graduate to a bigger cruiser like the VTX 1300.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, take care and be safe.
@@gustwowheeling7337 thank you for the advice
@@gustwowheeling7337 sorry for bothering you again. I found a Honda Shadow 600cc for a fair price. Do you think 600cc is enough for a short interstate ride? Will the engine be overloaded or not? I have zero experience and asking for a wise advice)
It's no bother, it should do it for short interstate ride, if it's only you, but if you have a passenger, it will struggle a bit. Also after a riding season, you are going to outgrow it and then want something bigger in the 750cc and up.
@@gustwowheeling7337 thanx again! Will follow your advice and try to start with 750. Man, they are big! I tried one yesterday. A little scary to be honest ) But I'm sure I'll make it.
Beautiful bike!
Thank you Mackandal! It has given me many years of joy, with no problems. Thanks for watching and be safe.
No reason not to go on any trips because of the Rhona. Iv'e gone on several. Was kind of nice. Not as much traffic. Peace.
I hear ya, I think this year is going to be a lot better for all of us. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
Thanks for this beautiful video.
Please I need your advice. I'm 5.5 tall and I'm a beginner. Do you think this bike is good for me since I'm kinda small in size?
Thank you for your kind words. I'm 5'9" with 32" inseam and it's perfect for me. Best thing would be to find one for sale and have a seat. As long as you stick to the VTX1300R or VTX1300S you should be okay. They also make a VTX1300C, that model your legs are stretched forward to the foot pegs. Also check out the Honda Shadow 750 Aero or Phantom. A lot of people that I know started out with model as a beginner rider. Best of luck in your search and be safe. Thanks for watching.
Gus Two Wheeling
Thanks Gus for your advise.
Please stay safe too.
I very much appreciate your time sir :)
You're welcome, take care
@@Mostafa.Morgan_ Im 5'2 with 25" inseam and can ride this bike but i recommend a getting a smaller bike you can flat foot on. I'm new to biking also and went from shadow 600 to vtx1300R in one season. Commuting and empty parking lot helped me get good fast. Bike is heavy and as a new rider you want to control your bikes balance. When i first rode the shadow i dropped it couple times cause i didn't know how to balance bike. Turn the steering as i stopped and the bike would start to lay over. My vtx had carb issue and would die sometimes if i didn't gun it when idling. Was in hurry to work and didn't gun it in idle, was turning right and the bike suddenly died on me. Since i knew how to balance the bike i didn't lay it down even with the wheel turned a little right. I'll give you a tip that some random guy who saw me drop the bike said, you can give it some gas at stop signs or light when u taking off. Rather than trying to get correct gas to clutch release ratio u can can control take off with just clutch. Yeah the vtx would be a good second bike for you, it always puts a smile on my face. Riding my shadow after the 1300 feels like im riding a regular bicycle . The weight difference is that crazy noticeable.
I'm 61 yrs.old 5'8" weigh 125 I ride a 2005 vtx 1300 r and love this bike after 350 miles I can ride with confidence little iffy at first but now I'm glad I got it, my friends say I look like a kid who stole a giant cruiser lol.
I just bought a 2006 VTX 1300S. What kind of windshield do you have on yours? On mine, the previous owner had an aftermarket one but the brackets hit the tank when you turn hard in each direction. Yours doesn't look like you have that issue
Congrats on your new VTX 1300! My windshield is Memphis Shade, if I remember the model name of the windshield is Memphis Fats. Thank you for watching, commenting and subscribing. Enjoy your VTX 1300, and ride safe.
Do you have a go pro or use your phone, linking auditory commentary though your helmet mic?
I have a GoPro Hero 7 Black, GoPro external mic adapter (which required for GoPro Hero 5 and up), and a Giant Squid Audio Lab Omnidirectional Microphone. Thanks for watching.
Are you out of the winchester area? There is one for sale right now on cycle trader that looks identical to yours. Cup holder and everything
I'm not in the Winchester area, and no mine is not for sale. Thanks for watching, and ride safe.
@@gustwowheeling7337 gotcha, I figured it was a long shot. I'm out of VA myself. I'm in the Fburg area. Mostly a dual sport rider though.
I owned my harley I bought it on 911 2000 and sold it 2020
Sounds like you had two decades of fun with your H-D. Thank you for watching and ride safe.
115,000 nopw VTX 1300
I just got a 05 Harley Heritage and I am loving this Iron Horse, nice and comfortable, easy to ride in the saddle all day, with this one. Still have to stop and fuel too often though, only have a 4.5 gal. tank on it I think. It only has 24,000 miles on it. Pictures on my Facebook page. facebook.com/garylordsway/posts/2700261146873979
Glad that you are enjoying your new Iron Horse, looks very nice. Thanks for watching take care and be safe, Gary.
Great video, especially that intro Click...... Subscribe 👍👍
Thank you watching, commenting and subscribing. Welcome to the channel Mr. Jackson.
Hey buddy
Thanks for watching! Hope you have a Steel Week!
I just traded my 05 vtx 1300 for a 1800 wing I put 50k on that bike it ran great
That's wonderful Bill. Congrats on the new Goldwing, it is a great motorcycle. Thanks for watching, have a good week and ride safe.